Matara District, Southern Province
Things to do in Dickwella
27 well-reviewed sights and 51 bookable local experiences - all rated 4.0+ on Google.
- Sights & attractions
- 27
- Bookable experiences
- 51
- Average rating
- 4.8 / 5
What Dickwella does best
Every well-reviewed thing to do in Dickwella in one place: 27 sights and attractions plus 51 bookable local experiences - spas & wellness (21), surf schools (16) and attractions (16) - each holding a 4.0+ Google rating from real visitors.
Some local experiences are small, family-run outfits: 31 of the 51 shown here have no website at all, so phone numbers and Facebook pages are often the simplest way to check current availability.
The shortlist
Top-rated things to do in Dickwella
Ranked by Google rating weighted by review volume across sights and local experiences.
| # | Name | Type | Google rating | Registered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hiriketiya beach | Attraction | 4.6(2784) | - |
| 2 | Lighthouse Dewundara | Landmark & heritage site | 4.6(2506) | - |
| 3 | Nilwala Crocodile Safari Matara | Attraction | 4.9(1010) | - |
| 4 | Talking Fingers SPA Hiriketiya | Spa & wellness | 4.9(977) | - |
| 5 | Super Point Spa Hiriketiya | Spa & wellness | 4.9(947) | - |
| 6 | Massage Shed Hiriketiya | Spa & wellness | 4.9(858) | - |
| 7 | Wewurukannala Buduraja Maha Viharaya | Temple & sacred site | 4.2(2116) | - |
| 8 | Oshadha Wellness Center. | Spa & wellness | 4.9(695) | - |
| 9 | Hiriketiya Lion Surf School | Surf school | 5.0(560) | - |
| 10 | Turtle Point | Attraction | 4.6(788) | - |
Spas & wellness in Dickwella
Spa & wellness
Korale massage & Ayurveda sports treatments - Hiriketiya
Beach Road, Hiriketiya Rd, Dikwella, 81200
Spa & wellness
Nisha‘s Sunshine Massage
XP66+MJ5, Hiriketiya Beach Rd, Nilwella
Spa & wellness
Ama Ayurveda Wellness & Medical Center - Hiriketiya
Pehebiya Road, Hiriketiya, 80200
Spa & wellness
Sannaya massage & Ayurveda treatments Hirikiteya
165/3 Hiriketiya Rd, Dikwella, 81200
Spa & wellness
PRANA WELLNESS by LUCKY
b, udaya, 158, Hiriketiya Rd, Dikwella, 81200
Spa & wellness
Surekas Ayurveda & Wellness Center
Nilwella Rd, Dickwella, 81200
Surf schools in Dickwella
Surf school
Hiriketiya Lion Surf School
Hiriketiya Beach Rd, Hiriketiya, 81200
Surf school
Daymoon Surf School
Kemagoda,Dikwella, Tangalle, 81200
Surf school
Dilu Surf Hiriketiya&Weligama
XP85+JF Nilwella Hiriketiya beach road, Hiriketiya, Dikwella, 81200
Surf school
Hiriketiya Aura Surf School
XP64+WJ6, Dikwella, 81200
Surf school
Hiriketiya 🙏Dew Surf School ❤️your Best surf schooll in Sir lanka 🏄♂️🏄🏄♀️
Hiriketiya Road, Cross Road, Dickwella, Dickwella, 81200
Surf school
Surf by Sachee Hiriketiya
Hiriketiya Rd, dikwella, 81200
Attractions in Dickwella
Attraction
Tuk Tuk Safari Tangalle
Godellawela, New Tangalle Rd, Tangalle, 82200
Attraction
Nilwala River Crocodiles and River Safari with Jaga
25 Totamuna Rd, Matara
Attraction
The White wave rock
Attraction
Nilwala Crocodile Safari Matara
Nilwala River, Kotuwegoda, Matara
Attraction
Crocodile Watching And River Safari Matara
Kotuwegoda, Matara, 81180
Attraction
Cheeky Crocodile Nilwala River Safari matara & Crocodile safari Sri Lanka .wildlife boat tour & bird waching safari
Old Tangalle Rd, Kotuwegoda, Matara, 81000
Cooking classes in Dickwella
Cooking class
Cook with harshee
52 Medaketiya Rd, Medaketiya, Tangalle, 82200
Cooking class
Tangalle Cooking Class
Janul Home, pasal mawatha, polommaruwa Janul Home, pasal mawatha, polommaruwa, Tangalle, 82200
Cooking class
Tangalle Jasmine Cookery Lesson
No. 52/A Madakatiya road, Medaketiya, Tangalle, 82200
Cooking class
The "Magic Kitchen" Cooking Class
No:43 Mihindu Mawatha, Tangalle
Cooking class
Cinnamon Walawwa Cooking Class
Udupitiya Walawwa, Pathegama, 81180
Cooking class
Senu Kitchen Hiriketiya
XP84+6MC, Hiriketiya Rd, Hiriketiya, 81200
Temples & sacred sites in Dickwella
Temple & sacred site
Minikirula Raja Maha Viharaya
Nilwella Rd
Temple & sacred site
Ashokarama Temple
XPF2+2J9 koondeniya, Dikwella
Temple & sacred site
Dickwella Bodhiya - දික්වැල්ල බෝධිය
Dikwella Bodhiya, New Tangalle Rd, Dikwella
Temple & sacred site
Deegawalukarama Rajamaha Viharaya - Dickwella
XM8P+P2M, Bathigama - Akurubebila Rd, Batigama
Temple & sacred site
ගලගම ශෛලාරාම විහාරය
2M3X+CGR, Matara
Temple & sacred site
Wewdatta Temple (නවකෙළගමුව පුරාණ විහාරය)
XPWF+799, Kambussawala
Diving centres in Dickwella
Water sports in Dickwella
Landmarks & heritage in Dickwella
Beaches in Dickwella
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Dickwella planning questions
How many things to do are there in Dickwella?
This guide lists 78 well-reviewed things to do in Dickwella: 27 attractions and sights, plus 51 bookable local experiences (spas & wellness (21), surf schools (16) and cooking classes (12)). Everything shown holds a Google rating of 4.0 or higher.
What are the top attractions in Dickwella?
By review volume, the standouts are Hiriketiya beach (4.6), Lighthouse Dewundara (4.6), Wewurukannala Buduraja Maha Viharaya (4.2). Each one links to a detail page with location and visiting information.
Are there free things to do in Dickwella?
Yes - 11 of the sights are natural or cultural spots (beaches, waterfalls, viewpoints and temples) that cost nothing or only a small donation to visit. Temples may ask a modest camera fee; dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered.
Should I book Dickwella activities in advance?
For safaris, whale watching and popular classes, yes - especially in high season. Smaller local experiences can change schedules quickly, so it is worth checking current availability a day or two ahead.
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